Where Glen Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glen Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Park
Obesity, COPD and cancer run high in Glen Park
2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.2%), vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 6% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Glen Park runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Glen Park adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Glen Park is insured
Only 5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New York figure falls outside Glen Park’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Glen Park adults…
Glen Park runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Glen Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glen Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Glen Park
No hospital or community health center in Glen Park itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Glen Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Glen Park adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glen Park runs above New York.
3 in 10 Glen Park adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Glen Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | C+ | 39.3% | 11.3% | 15.7% | ZIP 13601 |
| Brownville | B | 38.5% | 11.5% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Pamelia | B− | 38.7% | 10.4% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Hounsfield | B | 37.8% | 10.8% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Brownville | — | — | — | — |
Brownville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glen Park adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen Park
Why doesn’t Glen Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glen Park.
What hospital is closest to Glen Park?
Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Glen Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Glen Park?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is JCC Health & Wellness Center in Watertown, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen Park.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.